# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Catch Specifications for Gulf Group King and Spanish Mackerel
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-05-11 · Effective 2000-06-12 · 65 FR 30362
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-11876
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** mackerel
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 30362
- **Publication date:** 2000-05-11
- **Effective date:** 2000-06-12
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 991112303-0069-02
## Abstract

In accordance with the framework procedure for adjusting management measures of the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP), NMFS implements increases in the total allowable catch (TAC) and the bag limit for Gulf group Spanish mackerel and establishes a new fishing season for the Gulf group king mackerel gillnet fishery. The intended effects of this rule are to enhance the economic and social benefits from the Gulf group king and Spanish mackerel fisheries while maintaining healthy stocks.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/11/00-11876/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-of)
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